Satisfying various user needs for access to the repository of a major distribution, while retaining the Puppy minimalist philosophy, usability and speed. Two options exist the version, Precise (Ubuntu compatible) maintained by BarryK and Slacko (5.3+, Slackware compatible) maintained by Micko and the community.

There is also the older Lucid Puppy (5.0 - 5.29, Ubuntu compatible) whose lead developer is Playdayz.